Cat Litter Question
 

Shopping for cat litter, I notice that there are two basic kinds of the non
clumping kind (the cheap kind!): regualar and scented (multi-cat).

I am confused as to why it is marketed this way. wouldn't the highly scented
kind be the preferable type for MOST cat owners, whether they have 1,2, or
more cats? Who, especially those like me who live in an apt., would not
prefer the litter that has more perfume?!

I realize some people may be allergic to scented litter, and some more may
just not like the scent, but I would guess these are a minority. Why is the
scented litter marketed as 'multi-cat,' rather than the less scented stuff
sold as 'unscented,' 'hypoallergenic' or something like that?

*R* *H*
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Cat Litter Question
 

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:51:42 -0700, Rockinghorse Winner
wrote:

Shopping for cat litter, I notice that there are two basic kinds of the non
clumping kind (the cheap kind!): regualar and scented (multi-cat).

I am confused as to why it is marketed this way. wouldn't the highly scented
kind be the preferable type for MOST cat owners, whether they have 1,2, or
more cats? Who, especially those like me who live in an apt., would not
prefer the litter that has more perfume?!

I realize some people may be allergic to scented litter, and some more may
just not like the scent, but I would guess these are a minority. Why is the
scented litter marketed as 'multi-cat,' rather than the less scented stuff
sold as 'unscented,' 'hypoallergenic' or something like that?

*R* *H*

Some cats are allergic to the scented variety of litter, as well as
some people, I suppose. Kittens especially, should not be using
scented. I've been experimenting with different litters after reading
that some cats might have problems with the clumping clay kinds. So
far, the best litter I've used is Swheat Scoop.

http://swheatscoop.com/

Cat Litter Question
 

Rockinghorse Winner wrote:
Shopping for cat litter, I notice that there are two basic kinds of the non
clumping kind (the cheap kind!): regualar and scented (multi-cat).

I am confused as to why it is marketed this way. wouldn't the highly scented
kind be the preferable type for MOST cat owners, whether they have 1,2, or
more cats? Who, especially those like me who live in an apt., would not
prefer the litter that has more perfume?!

I realize some people may be allergic to scented litter, and some more may
just not like the scent, but I would guess these are a minority. Why is the
scented litter marketed as 'multi-cat,' rather than the less scented stuff
sold as 'unscented,' 'hypoallergenic' or something like that?

*R* *H*
Many cats don't like scented litter and will be reluctant to use it.
This is one reason you may have a cat that prefers the carpet in the corner.
I have to use unscented litter or I will have problems with at least one
of my nine cats.
Some of that scented stuff is so strong it bothers me. I can only
imagine what my cats with their more developed sense of smell think of it.
Terry

Cat Litter Question
 

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:41:00 -0500, Terry
wrote:

Rockinghorse Winner wrote:
Shopping for cat litter, I notice that there are two basic kinds of the non
clumping kind (the cheap kind!): regualar and scented (multi-cat).

I am confused as to why it is marketed this way. wouldn't the highly scented
kind be the preferable type for MOST cat owners, whether they have 1,2, or
more cats? Who, especially those like me who live in an apt., would not
prefer the litter that has more perfume?!

I realize some people may be allergic to scented litter, and some more may
just not like the scent, but I would guess these are a minority. Why is the
scented litter marketed as 'multi-cat,' rather than the less scented stuff
sold as 'unscented,' 'hypoallergenic' or something like that?

*R* *H*
Many cats don't like scented litter and will be reluctant to use it.
This is one reason you may have a cat that prefers the carpet in the corner.
I have to use unscented litter or I will have problems with at least one
of my nine cats.
Some of that scented stuff is so strong it bothers me. I can only
imagine what my cats with their more developed sense of smell think of it.
Terry

I can't figure out all the different varieties of litter, but I assume
that perfumed ones are for people who don't clean the box regularly.
As for Multi-Cat vs Instant De-smell vs Long Lasting, I think it's all
just marketing fluff.

I have two "boxes" and four cats. One is an actual litter box and I've
been using the Arm and Hammer Essentials, which is a non-clay clumping
litter. It isn't really as good as clay, but I've read that clay
litter is bad for the environment as well as us and the cats, so I
scoop more often and it works fine.

The other "box" is a Litter Robot (not a Litter Maid which is crap).
That does not work well with non-clay litters so I do need to use clay
with that but it uses very little litter so at least it minimizes the
badness.

Cat Litter Question
 

The "formula" of clumpable litters is all about marketing. IMO cats
shouldn't be using scented litter. Their sense of smell is ten times
stronger than ours. I can't stand scented litters, so imagine how it
smells to them. Unscented only for our household.

Rene

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"Rockinghorse Winner" wrote in message
...
Shopping for cat litter, I notice that there are two basic kinds of the
non
clumping kind (the cheap kind!): regualar and scented (multi-cat).

I am confused as to why it is marketed this way. wouldn't the highly
scented
kind be the preferable type for MOST cat owners, whether they have 1,2, or
more cats? Who, especially those like me who live in an apt., would not
prefer the litter that has more perfume?!

I realize some people may be allergic to scented litter, and some more may
just not like the scent, but I would guess these are a minority. Why is
the
scented litter marketed as 'multi-cat,' rather than the less scented stuff
sold as 'unscented,' 'hypoallergenic' or something like that?

*R* *H*
--


I can't answer your specific question, but I can tell you that I look for as
little scent as possible (preferably none). Litter that is kept scooped and
changed as needed should not cause odor. But think of your cats' sensitive
noses--they are "right up close" to litter, and scented litter could be
almost intolerable to those sensitive noses (in addition to the obvious
possibility of allergies).

MaryL

Cat Litter Question
 

MaryL wrote:

"Rockinghorse Winner" wrote in message
...
Shopping for cat litter, I notice that there are two basic kinds of
the non
clumping kind (the cheap kind!): regualar and scented (multi-cat).

I am confused as to why it is marketed this way. wouldn't the highly
scented
kind be the preferable type for MOST cat owners, whether they have
1,2, or
more cats? Who, especially those like me who live in an apt., would not
prefer the litter that has more perfume?!

I realize some people may be allergic to scented litter, and some more
may
just not like the scent, but I would guess these are a minority. Why
is the
scented litter marketed as 'multi-cat,' rather than the less scented
stuff
sold as 'unscented,' 'hypoallergenic' or something like that?

*R* *H*
--


I can't answer your specific question, but I can tell you that I look
for as little scent as possible (preferably none). Litter that is kept
scooped and changed as needed should not cause odor. But think of your
cats' sensitive noses--they are "right up close" to litter, and scented
litter could be almost intolerable to those sensitive noses (in addition
to the obvious possibility of allergies).

MaryL



A couple of months ago, I tried a different litter. TuTu was allergic
to it. She did a lot of sneezing and got a stuffed up nose. I went
back to World's Best Litter and she cleared up at once. MLB

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* It may have been the liquor talking, but
MLB wrote:

MaryL wrote:

"Rockinghorse Winner" wrote in message
...
Shopping for cat litter, I notice that there are two basic kinds of
the non
clumping kind (the cheap kind!): regualar and scented (multi-cat).

I am confused as to why it is marketed this way. wouldn't the highly
scented
kind be the preferable type for MOST cat owners, whether they have
1,2, or
more cats? Who, especially those like me who live in an apt., would not
prefer the litter that has more perfume?!

I realize some people may be allergic to scented litter, and some more
may
just not like the scent, but I would guess these are a minority. Why
is the
scented litter marketed as 'multi-cat,' rather than the less scented
stuff
sold as 'unscented,' 'hypoallergenic' or something like that?

*R* *H*
--


I can't answer your specific question, but I can tell you that I look
for as little scent as possible (preferably none). Litter that is kept
scooped and changed as needed should not cause odor. But think of your
cats' sensitive noses--they are "right up close" to litter, and scented
litter could be almost intolerable to those sensitive noses (in addition
to the obvious possibility of allergies).

MaryL



A couple of months ago, I tried a different litter. TuTu was allergic
to it. She did a lot of sneezing and got a stuffed up nose. I went
back to World's Best Litter and she cleared up at once. MLB

Thanks to all for the new perspective! I'll be using the 'less scented'
varieties for now on.

*R* *H*
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On Mar 17, 10:51*am, Rockinghorse Winner
wrote:
Shopping for cat litter, I notice that there are two basic kinds of the non
clumping kind (the cheap kind!): regualar and scented (multi-cat).

I am confused as to why it is marketed this way. wouldn't the highly scented
kind be the preferable type for MOST cat owners, whether they have 1,2, or
more cats? Who, especially those like me who live in an apt., would not
prefer the litter that has more perfume?!

I realize some people may be allergic to scented litter, and some more may
just not like the scent, but I would guess these are a minority. Why is the
scented litter marketed as 'multi-cat,' rather than the less scented stuff
sold as 'unscented,' 'hypoallergenic' or something like that?

*R* *H*
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Use sawdust.

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On Mar 18, 11:46*pm, MLB wrote:
MaryL wrote:

"Rockinghorse Winner" wrote in message
...
Shopping for cat litter, I notice that there are two basic kinds of
the non
clumping kind (the cheap kind!): regualar and scented (multi-cat).

I am confused as to why it is marketed this way. wouldn't the highly
scented
kind be the preferable type for MOST cat owners, whether they have
1,2, or
more cats? Who, especially those like me who live in an apt., would not
prefer the litter that has more perfume?!

I realize some people may be allergic to scented litter, and some more
may
just not like the scent, but I would guess these are a minority. Why
is the
scented litter marketed as 'multi-cat,' rather than the less scented
stuff
sold as 'unscented,' 'hypoallergenic' or something like that?

*R* *H*
--

I can't answer your specific question, but I can tell you that I look
for as little scent as possible (preferably none). *Litter that is kept
scooped and changed as needed should not cause odor. *But think of your
cats' sensitive noses--they are "right up close" to litter, and scented
litter could be almost intolerable to those sensitive noses (in addition
to the obvious possibility of allergies).

MaryL

A couple of months ago, I tried a different litter. *TuTu was allergic
to it. *She did a lot of sneezing and got a stuffed up nose. *I went
back to World's Best Litter and she cleared up at once. * MLB

I'm Leary of dusty litter. I tried pine rod litter once and one cat
did not understand what it was for, but neat stuff.
Some cheap litters are too dusty.

Greg